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Investigators say evidence ties suspect to UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

The New York City Police Department said Wednesday that it has forensic evidence that places the suspect at the location where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot. Lilia Luciano ...

CBS News - 6h

Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi

Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.

The Wall Street Journal - 9h

Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return

Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.

The New York Times - 13h

Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more

Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.

BBC News - 14h

Norway oil firm sued over alleged links to Israeli firm operating in illegal settlements

Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner. The Norwegian oil company Equinor is being sued over ...

The Guardian - 16h

Bottom Line: Former Texas Democratic congressman registers to lobby on border wall

Trade On behalf of the City of Del Rio, Texas, R.R.P. Consulting Engineers hired Valiant Strategies LLC to lobby on issues related to “the Presidential Permit process for the construction of an ...

The Hill - 20h

The women detectives forging ties for life with sex trafficking victims they rescue

A Spanish police unit is making lasting relationships with women it rescues from slavery.

BBC News - 1d

Crown prince lobbied Cameron over Saudi dissident, documents reveal

Exclusive: Records obtained via FoI request relate to critic of Saudi royal family living in UK under asylum protection. Mohammed bin Salman personally lobbied David Cameron earlier this year to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products

Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.

CBS News - 1d

Law firms lean into the business of prediction

Expect more lawyers to use data and generative AI to work ever closer with clients

Financial Times - 2d

What to know about 'ghost guns,' the weapon allegedly tied to the CEO shooting

The man arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is alleged to have had a type of homemade weapon known as a "ghost gun."

NBC News - 2d

Trump's border czar signals solution for Dreamers will be tied to border security

President-elect Trump's appointed "border czar" said Monday that a potential legislative solution for Dreamers should be contingent on Democrats supporting increased border security and deportation ...

The Hill - 2d

How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker

John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.

The New York Times - 2d

Sidney Crosby Ties Gordie Howe On Yet Another NHL Record List

Penguins captain continues to make NHL history with his latest accolade

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties

The European Union and four South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.

The New York Times - 5d

Boeing plea deal tied to fatal crashes rejected

The deal undermines the court and involves "contradictory" diversity requirements, a judge ruled.

BBC News - 6d

Trump tariff threat puts a strain on Canada-Mexico ties

Canadian officials have suggested striking their own trade agreements with the US - and Mexico has taken notice.

BBC News - 6d

Court rejects Boeing plea deal tied to 737 Max crashes

A federal judge rejected Boeing’s plea deal tied to a criminal fraud charge stemming from fatal crashes of its 737 Max aircraft.

NBC News - 6d

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - 6d

Leaded gas tied to millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

The U.S. population experienced an estimated 151 million excess mental health disorders attributable to exposure to lead from car exhaust, according to a study.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration

Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.

ABC News - Dec. 4

UK dismantles massive money laundering operations tied to Russian oligarchs and cybercriminals

British authorities say they have dismantled two massive money laundering operations linked to Russia that were used by oligarchs, organized crime groups, cybercriminals and drug dealers

ABC News - Dec. 4

Israeli Airstrike Likely Tied to Deaths of Six Hostages in Gaza, Military Says

February strike shows potential risks of military operations for remaining captives.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager

Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

India-Bangladesh's 'golden era' of ties faces growing tensions

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf

ABC News - Dec. 3

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Audit firms sharpen knives for oversight panel under Trump

Threat to accounting board is greatest since it was created in the wake of the Enron audit scandal, accounting veterans say

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Bottom Line: Lynch lobbies up as he eyes Nord Stream 2

Oil and gas American investor Stephen Lynch hired Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP to lobby on commodity and energy transit infrastructure days before The Wall Street Journal reported he ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

India probes three EV firms for $35m subsidy fraud

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Ex-paddleboard firm owner in court after deaths

Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after four people died.

BBC News - Dec. 3

The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'

The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.